The First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) is often confused with the First Nations Longhouse, but actually the Longhouse is the building and the First Nations House of Learning is the administrative unit that resides in and directs the use of the building.

FNHL organizes and provides Longhouse-based student services and communications; oversees public programming and use of the building; provides a point of contact for Aboriginal communities; and leads strategic planning on UBC Aboriginal initiatives. FNHL is the lead unit for coordination of the UBC Aboriginal Strategic Plan. In one way or another, FNHL is involved in most of what you will find on this site.

Public Information

Stay up to date with the UBC Aboriginal community (Point Grey campus) by subscribing to The Talking Stick, an e-newsletter distributed weekly, September through April, containing information on UBC Aboriginal-related news, events and announcements. NOTE: As of Dec. 1, 2016, subscriptions have been temporarily suspended.

Student Services

A number of services, operated by the First Nations House of Learning in conjunction with other units, are available at the Longhouse for Aboriginal students. These include writing and math tutors, academic advising, accredited counsellors, student health nurse, and financial advising.

For more information on student services contact:

Aurelia Kinslow
Aboriginal Student and Community Development Officer
Tel: 604-822-8941fnhl.community@ubc.ca

Computer Centre

The centre has 12 state-of-the-art work stations that are loaded with several types of software, including Microsoft and Adobe programs.

Events

Throughout the year, the House of Learning hosts many events for students and the general public. These include:

Community & Student lunches

Cultural activities

Graduation ceremonies

Public lectures

Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

The First Nations House of Learning has traditionally supported UBC Aboriginal programs and students by providing use of the Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall as an in-kind contribution or donation.

New Booking Procedure

As of May 2015, bookings for the Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall at no-cost are done through a new digital form. We hope this new procedure saves users time and effort. Contact us if you have any comments or questions about this new approach.

To request a rental fee waiver, please complete the following fillable PDF form: